Hello. My name is***** and I am a veterinarian that can answer your question. I understand Mack has some swelling on the leg. You need a recommendation for an over-the-counter pain medication. Is that a correct summary of your question? Do you happen to have Aspirin or ibuprofen available?

Thank you. Mack's dose for ibuprofen is 300 mg every 24 hours. Monitor for upset stomach and give with food to limit nausea. This can be given for 4-7 days, but if swelling or limping is still observed by 4 days then it would be best to have him examined and possibly have a x-ray performed.

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